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Fourth Annual Daufuskie Literary Throwdown and the Tenth Annual Daufuskie Fall Festival Nov 1, 2014 at Freeport Marina, Daufuskie Island. The Throwdown features a dozen of the Lowcountry’s best loved writers, meeting their fans and signing books in a beautiful and historic setting along the banks of the Cooper River. There will be live music and legendary hospitality at the Old Daufuskie Crab Company beginning at noon and ending when we can’t stand any more fun. Hosts Roger Pinckney (Reefer Moon, Right Side of the River, Blue Roots and Blow the Man Down) and Wick Scurry (Wick and Jake’s Daufuskie) will be joined by Ben Moise (Ramblings of a Lowcountry Game Warden,) Wendy Pollitzer (South,) William Rice (The Lost Woods,) Janet Garrity (Going Down the River) Gibbes McDowell (Driftwood Corey,) Diann Shaddox (The Faded Cottage) and children’s authors Randy Bazemore and Leigh Anne Hoover. Special guest Ken Carter Jr will be selling and signing a DVD of his most recent movie, Savannah....

Dear Front Porch Readers, Please note the following: Election Day, Tuesday, November 4, 2014 On Tuesday, November 4th, there will be several races on the ballot for local, state and federal offices. There are one Local Question and two Statewide Constitutional Amendments also on the ballot. Voting will take place between 7 AM and 7 PM at the Janie Hamilton School. You will be asked to show a photo ID and state your current address. That ID could be a SC Driver’s License, a SC DMV ID card, a SC Voter Registration card with photo, a U.S. Passport, or a Federal Military ID with a photo. Your Voter Registration card that does not have a photo is not sufficient. Any ID that you present must be current, that is, not expired. If you do not show a photo ID, you will be able to vote a paper ballot, not an electronic ballot. To see a sample ballot, go to www.scvotes.org. On the right hand side of the screen, click “Get My Sample Ballot”. Fill in the form and follow the prompts. If you ...

We are all very excited because the restaurant at the club at Bloody Point has been remodeled and now has a brand new fall menu ready for you to try.Check out their website at http://www.bloodypointresort.com/ for specific nightly specials and happenings.The Eagle's Nest presents culinary creations that include fresh, regional seafood and produce and Southern-style cuisine. We are proud to be working in partnership with local farms and bakeries to provide fresh, local ingredients. The weather is absolutely perfect to book your golf trip with Bloody Point from Savannah, Georgia or from Hilton Head.

Eagle's Nest Restaurant has Re-Opened! It is our pleasure to invite you back to the Eagle's Nest to enjoy our beautiful new atmosphere and delicious Fall Menu, open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. Click here to view our Fall Dinner Menu and Fall Lunch Menu! Join us for Happy Hour every day from 4pm - 6pm for Appetizer and Drink Specials! Fall Restaurant Hours: Lunch: 11am - 3pm Limited Menu: 3pm - 5pm Dinner: 5pm - 9pm Fall Weekly Specials: Game Day Wings & Beer Every game day, wear your team colors and receive All-You-Can-Eat Wings for $7.95 as well as Domestic Beer Buckets for $12 and Imported Beer Buckets for $16! Monday Night Pizza Night Every Monday Night, join us for Pizza, Pasta, and Wings starting at 5pm! Reservations strongly recommended. Sunday Morning Brunch From 11am to 3pm on Sundays we feature a selection of brunch specials in addition to our lunch menu. Enjoy $12 Bottomless Mimosas and $6 Bloody Marys. 843.341.3030 | Facebook.com...

Daufuskie Islands on Artist Chase Allen of the Iron Fish Art Gallery has moved to the #1 Spot in Martha's Stewarts contest "American Made". All proceeds from the win will go to help a local cancer patient. Little Holmes is fighting a valiant battle…Let’s help Chase Allen win funds to help with his medical expenses. *** Daufuskie Friends: Daufuskie Island resident and artist CHASE ALLEN is competing to win an "American Made" contest sponsored by the Martha Stewart magazine, and is particularly well-positioned to win the 2014 Audience Choice Award Winner. As of this morning, he has moved into 1st Place!!! This is a true David and Goliath story….Imagine a business from tiny Daufuskie beating out thousands of other companies around the country for this prestigious award!! WHY IT IS IMPORTANT THAT CHASE WINS THIS AWARD Chase deserves this award on merit alone, as anyone who has visited the IRON FISH GALLERY will agree. More importantly, though, Chase i...

Dear Front Porch Readers, Please note the following: Dear Front Porch Readers, Please note the following: From the Daufuskie Island Farm: Fall FUNding for the Farm! Join us for oysters, brats, beer and more at the home of Sharon and Eddie Havird, 28 Martinangel Lane, Melrose. Thursday, October 9th at 6:30. All proceeds benefit the Daufuskie Community Farm and Artisan Village and are greatly appreciated. Please RSVP to Pat at bowwow@hargray.com or (678) 897-0942 by October 2, 2014. ***************************** From the Daufuskie Island Elementary School: We would like to invite everyone to Daufuskie Elementary School’s Annual Fall Festival. It is being held October 25, 2014 from 1PM to 3PM. Come join us for great food, fun games, a silent auction, and much more. For all those who love to bake, get your aprons out! We would love to have donations of baked goods for our Bake Sale and Cake Walk. All baked items need to be in disposable containers and delivered to the school...

Dear Front Porch Readers, Please note the following: From the Daufuskie Island Farm: Fall FUNding for the Farm! Join us for oysters, brats, beer and more at the home of Sharon and Eddie Havird, 28 Martinangel Lane, Melrose. Thursday, October 9th at 6:30. All proceeds benefit the Daufuskie Community Farm and Artisan Village and are greatly appreciated. Please RSVP to Pat at bowwow@hargray.com or (678) 897-0942 by October 2, 2014. ***************************** From the Daufuskie Island Elementary School: We would like to invite everyone to Daufuskie Elementary School’s Annual Fall Festival. It is being held October 25, 2014 from 1PM to 3PM. Come join us for great food, fun games, a silent auction, and much more. For all those who love to bake, get your aprons out! We would love to have donations of baked goods for our Bake Sale and Cake Walk. All baked items need to be in disposable containers and delivered to the school by 11AM on Saturday, October 25th. Contact Kristina Rob...